History shows us that there has always been tension between our

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North Cape May - History shows us that there has always been tension between our free press and politicians going back to vicious personal attacks on Washington, Adams, and Jefferson. These men chafed at the personal criticisms, yet understood the value of free expression. Adams tried to stifle his critics unsuccessfully with his party's Sedition Act, making him a one-term president.

Print Publication Date: 
5/31/2017